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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2883406

AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP

Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44306

Financials

$271K$254K2023$218K$283K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$218,218$283,365-$65,147$90,569$3,799$86,770
December 31, 2023990$271,035$253,623$17,412$152,458$13,321$139,137
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$236,784
of which government grants
$19,104
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$18,566
Other revenue
-$18,566

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,972
Other salaries and wages
$150,292
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$209,346
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,028
Occupancy
$10,207
Depreciation
$7,562
Program services (functional)
$235,028
Management and general (functional)
$32,973
Fundraising (functional)
$15,364

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$152,458
Total assets, end of year
$90,569
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,799
Net assets, end of year
$86,770
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,425
Net assets without donor restrictions
$76,072
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,698
Gross receipts
$236,784
Employees
21
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON KENTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$42,972
THOMAS ROBERTSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
DARRELL FRAZIERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTA STEEDLYTREASURE
Trustee or director
2$0
KAREN HARDLICKASECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
PREMALA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN PITTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CRISTINA TORRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARA ULMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WELLSLEY MCDOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON KENTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$46,945
MELVIN FIELDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DARRELL FRAZIERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KAREN HRDLICKASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
PREMALA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN PITTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM ROBERTSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KRISTA STEEDLYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CRISTINA TORRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARA ULMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1057 TRIPLETT BLVD, AKRON, OH 44306-3026
In care of
% LESHAUNTE EDWARDS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LESHAUNTE EDWARDS, 1057 TRIPLETT BLVD, AKRON, OH 44306
Signed the 990
LESHAUNTE EDWARDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(330) 203-1877
Return prepared by
AW FINANCIALS

Mission

AKRON NBSP;YOUTH NBSP;MENTORSHIP NBSP;(AYM) NBSP;EXISTS NBSP;TO NBSP;MENTOR NBSP;YOUTH NBSP;IN NBSP;BIBLICAL NBSP;TEACHING NBSP;TO NBSP;MAKE NBSP;LIFE APOS;S NBSP;ETERNAL NBSP;EMOTIONAL NBSP;EDUCATIONAL NBSP;AND NBSP;OCCUPATIONAL NBSP;DECISIONS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MENTORSHIP INITIATIVES AYMS MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE PUTS A POSITIVE ADULT INFLUENCE IN THE LIVES OF ITS 100+ STUDENTS AND PROVIDES A SAFE ATMOSPHERE FOR STUDENTS TO GROW AND DEVELOP INTO SUCCESSFUL YOUNG ADULTS. THROUGH THE TIME THAT MENTORS SPEND WITH MENTEES TRUST IS BUILT TO GIVE A PLATFORM FOR MENTEES TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT WILL PUT THEM IN A POSITION OF SUCCESS AS THEY GROW OLDER. ULTIMATELY AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIPS GOAL IS TO HELP YOUTH MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY.
    Expenses $213,210
  • EDUCATION INITIATIVE AYM BELIEVES EDUCATION IS A KEY FACTOR IN LEARNING POSITIVE WORK ETHICS AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. TAYM SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHEREVER THEY ATTEND SCHOOL (MOST IN AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS) WITH ADVOCATING BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PARENTS PROVIDING TUTORING AND A 3RD GRADE READING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE 3RD GRADE READING GUARANTEE. AN INTRINISIC MOTIVATOR FOR OUR STUDENTS IS OUR ACADEMIC INCENTIVES FOR MENTEES (AIM). MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN TURN IN THEIR REPORT CARDS EACH QUARTER AND EARN MONEY BASED ON A PAY SCALE DEPENDING ON THEIR GRADES IN EACH CLASS
    Expenses $6,436
  • CAMP INITIATIVE AYM SEEKS TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN CAMP EXPERIENCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THESE EXPERIENCES ALLOW FOR OUR STUDENTS TO HAVE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORTS AYM S CORE VALUES.
    Expenses $15,382

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2883406
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$90,569
Income (IRS master file)
$236,784

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$218,218$283,365$90,569XML
990December 2023$271,035$253,623$152,458XML
990December 2022$199,981$228,409$174,593IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2883406).

Questions about AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP

What is the EIN of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP is 45-2883406.
Is AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LESHAUNTE EDWARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,972 (RON KENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AKRON YOUTH MENTORSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $218,218, expenses of $283,365 and total assets of $90,569 at year end.

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